Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow 17 years old

An exploration into the life and art of the renowned author of "Last Exit To Brooklyn" and "Requiem For A Dream." Hubert Selby Jr., a self-described "scream looking for a mouth," against all odds, reached international acclaim with his controversial novels. His is a classic story of the great American novelist, overcoming tuberculosis, drug addiction and financial ruin, Selby eventually triumphed in his life and penned seven of the most remarkable and distinctly American books ever written.

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Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow Cast

Name Character
Robert Downey, Jr. He was 41, now 58 years old as Narrator
Hubert Selby, Jr. He was 77, 75 years old when he died as Himself
Ellen Burstyn She was 73, now 91 years old as Herself
Alexis Arquette She was 36, 47 years old when she died as Himself
Darren Aronofsky He was 37, now 55 years old as Himself
Amiri Baraka He was 71, 79 years old when he died as Himself
Anthony Di Novi as Himself
Arthur Boyars He was 81, now 99 years old as Himself
Carmine 'Tony' DeFeo as Himself

Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow Crew

Name Department
Hubert Selby, Jr. as Writer. He was 77 (75) years old when He died Writing
Michael W. Dean as Cinematography. He was 42 (now 60) years old Crew
Michael W. Dean as Director. He was 42 (now 60) years old Directing
Michael W. Dean as Writer. He was 42 (now 60) years old Writing
Kenneth Shiffrin as Director. He was 49 (now 67) years old Directing
Ryan Brown as Producer. Production
Michael W. Dean as Producer. He was 42 (now 60) years old Production
Martyn LeNoble as Original Music Composer. He was 37 (now 54) years old Sound
Ray Michel as Cinematography. Crew
Chris Campanaro as Sound Recordist. Crew
Jeff Ent as Sound Recordist. Crew
Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow (17 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, June 22, 2006
  • Runtime: 79 minutes